The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts. It is strong and corrosion resistant, plus it's easy to machine and weld.

An anodized coating forms a bond with the aluminum surface to improve wear and corrosion resistance.

Choose between rods that are polished to a brushed finish or a mirror-like finish.

More corrosion resistant and easier to form than multipurpose 6061 aluminum, 6063 is primarily used for exterior railings, decorative trim, and door frames.

Originally developed for aircraft frames, uses for 7075 aluminum now include keys, gears, and other high-stress parts. It is often used as a replacement for 2024 aluminum because it’s stronger and provides similar performance in all other aspects.

While 2024 aluminum was initially designed for structural components in aircraft, it's now widely used when a high strength-to-weight ratio is needed, such as for gears, shafts, and fasteners. It offers similar performance to 7075 aluminum, but it’s not as strong.

2011 has the best machinability of all the aluminum alloys. It is the most selected aluminum for screws, tube fittings, hose parts, and other items that require extensive machining.

Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into parts that don’t require high strength.

These rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they're ready for turning in a lathe.

Stronger than low-carbon steel with equally good machinability, 1045 carbon steel is widely used for bolts, studs, and shafts.

The lead additive acts as a lubricant, which allows 12L14 carbon steel to withstand very fast machining. It's used to fabricate a wide variety of machine parts.

Often called Stressproof, these rods are stress-relieved to minimize warping during machining.

1117 carbon steel responds to surface-hardening heat treatment better than other easy-to-machine carbon steels. Use it to fabricate shaft couplings, studs, pins, and universal joints.

The chrome plating on these rods increases corrosion resistance.

Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile 4140 alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, shafts, collets, and die holders. It resists fracturing from repeated stress.

Often called ETD-150, these rods are made from a modified version of 4140 alloy steel and have been drawn at high temperatures for excellent strength.

Often used for gears, shafts, and ball screws, 4150 alloy steel resists wear from friction and abrasion.

Use for power transmission and structural applications that involve extreme impact, heat, and wear.

4130 alloy steel has a low carbon content that provides good weldability. It's often used for gears, fasteners, and structural applications.

Also known as chrome steel, 52100 is an extremely hard and wear-resistant material. It’s used for parts such as bearings, bushings, and punches.

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Ductile cast iron is strong, resilient, and able to handle repeated stress without breaking.

These rods, also known as drill blanks, have an undersized diameter for machining your own jobbers'-length drill bits.

Also known as reamer blanks, these rods are hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance.

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Made from powdered metal, M4 tool steel has a consistent microstructure that gives it outstanding resistance to wear and abrasion. It is comparable to CPM Rex M4.

Precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, these rods are ready for turning in your lathe.

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance, these precision-ground rods have a tight diameter tolerance and are ready for turning in your lathe.

Ground and held to strict diameter and straightness tolerances, these rods are ready to be turned in a lathe.

Resistant to wear, abrasion, and chipping, A11 is a hard material that is often made into punches and stamping tools.

An oversized diameter on these rods allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

From cookware to chemical-processing equipment, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications.

This material has tighter tolerances than standard 304 stainless steel.

Widely used for fabricating fittings and fasteners, 303 stainless steel machines quickly without sticking to cutting tools.

The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications.

These rods have been passivated for enhanced corrosion resistance.

2205 stainless steel resists cracking even when faced with a combination of tensile stress, corrosive chemicals, and heat. Also known as duplex stainless steel, it has twice the strength of 316 stainless steel. Use it for high-pressure applications in caustic environments.

One of the hardest types of stainless steel after heat treating, 440C offers excellent wear and abrasion resistance. It's often used for bearings, valves, and knife blades.

With a diameter that’s held to a close tolerance, this material is hardened for increased wear and abrasion resistance.

Precision ground to a tight diameter tolerance, these rods are all set for turning applications in a lathe.

Often used for fasteners and valves, 410 stainless steel withstands wear caused by abrasion.

This material is hardened for improved strength and wear resistance.

Each piece is precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 17-4 PH stainless steel.

With a higher chromium content than 15-5 PH stainless steel, this high-strength 17-4 PH offers better corrosion resistance. It is also known as 630 stainless steel.

Offering outstanding strength, 15-5 PH stainless steel is often used for gears and shafts.

The titanium content of 321 stainless steel preserves corrosion resistance around weld points.

With the highest lead content of all the brass alloys, 360 offers the best machinability. Often called free-machining and free-cutting brass, it stands up to high-speed drilling, milling, and tapping operations with minimal wear on your tools. It’s commonly used for gears, pinions, and lock components.

Often called architectural bronze, 385 brass is easy to machine and has excellent formability when heated. It is typically used for handrails, ornamental trim, and hardware, such as hinges and lock bodies.

A lead-free alternative to 485 brass, 464 brass offers good weldability, strength, and wear resistance. It’s widely used for marine hardware, pump and propeller shafts, and rivets.

With 99.99% copper content, 101 copper has higher purity than 110 copper, resulting in superior electrical conductivity. It's commonly called OFE and OFHC copper. Use it in electrical applications, such as for coaxial cables and terminal lugs.

Offering high electrical conductivity and formability, 110 copper is 99.9% pure. Also known as ETP copper, it's often used in electrical applications, such as for bus bars and wire connectors, as well as for flashing, gaskets, and rivets.

182 copper is stronger, harder, and more wear resistant than 110 copper. Also known as RWMA Class 2 chromium copper, it's commonly used in resistance welding, for circuit-breaker parts, and for molds to make plastic parts.

From fasteners to ferrules to fittings—machine these rods into parts that stand up to salt water. Made of copper nickel, also called cupro nickel, they resist rusting better than stainless steel.

Even though they have similar performance properties to beryllium copper, these copper rods don't require special machining techniques.

Known for its ability to resist stress cracking and fatigue, 544 bronze also offers good formability and excellent machinability. It's commonly called phosphor bronze.

For a good combination of strength, machinability, and weldability, choose 955 bronze.

Diameter is oversized to allow for finishing.

Frequently called manganese brass, 863 bronze can handle heavy loads and high speeds when properly lubricated.

Commonly called silicon-bronze, 655 bronze contains more silicon than other bronze alloys, making it suitable for all types of welding.

Also known as leaded commercial bronze, 316 contains lead for good machinability.

AMPCO® 18 is a premium aluminum-bronze alloy that combines strength with superior wear resistance.

Use these cast-lead discs as spacers, washers, and counterbalances.

Also known as chatter-free tungsten, this material is used for boring bars and grinding tools that dampen noise and vibration while machining.

This high-density tungsten alloy is thermally conductive, so it dissipates heat quickly without deforming at high temperatures.

Grade 5 is the strongest of all the titanium alloys thanks to its higher aluminum and vanadium content. It offers a versatile mix of good corrosion resistance, weldability, and formability. It's often used for turbine blades, fasteners, and spacer rings.